The semifinal round showcased content from around the world. Winners from this stage will compete in the grand ceremony on November 25, 2024, in New York, where the International Emmy Awards will be presented.
The International Emmy Awards’ semifinal jury round was held on August 18, at the India International Centre in Delhi. Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of BusinessWorld Group and Founder of Exchange4media, hosted the event.
Dr. Batra, recently appointed as a member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (commonly known as the Emmys), joined a distinguished group of over 900 members from more than 60 countries. The Academy, established in 1969, is a non-profit organization based in the United States dedicated to evaluating top television programs globally. Its expert jury assesses content across 17 categories, awarding the International Emmys to outstanding TV shows and performers.
Leading the jury panel in New Delhi, Dr. Batra was joined by notable industry figures including Savitraj Hiremath, Founder and CEO of Tandav Films Entertainment Pvt Ltd; Mrinalini Jain, Group Chief Development Officer at Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India; Rintu Thomas, Director-Producer; Brij Bakshi, former Director at Doordarshan and senior media sports professional; Kapil Batra; filmmaker Pankaj Saxena, Artistic Director at NFDC; Dr. Bhuvan Lal, Creative Entrepreneur, filmmaker, and writer; Chandramouli Basu, Director-Producer; and Sudhir Tandon, former Additional Director General at Doordarshan. Nathaniel Brendel, Senior Director of Emmy Judging, was also in attendance.
The semifinal round featured a diverse array of content from across the globe. The winners from this stage will advance to the grand ceremony scheduled for November 25, 2024, in New York, where the International Emmy Awards will be presented.
Dr. Annurag Batra is known for his substantial contributions to the media and television industry. He is recognized for founding and institutionalizing Exchange4media, establishing it as a pioneering and influential platform in the media, television, and digital sectors. Dr. Batra has significantly shaped the media landscape, creating a sector that is widely respected and emulated.
Dr. Batra, a prominent media figure in India, founded the Exchange4media Group 24 years ago, which has become a crucial platform in the media industry. Nine years ago, he acquired the BW Businessworld Group and transformed it into a comprehensive 360-degree media platform.
Over the past 24 years, as the founder of Exchange4media Group, Dr. Batra has engaged in extensive dialogues with leading media owners, editors, journalists, and modern media professionals. His platforms, including Exchange4media.com, News4media.com, Impact, Pitch, and over 75 large-scale experiential IPs, reflect his deep involvement in the media sector.
Dr. Batra is also a recognized expert in media, television, and new media, having written extensively on these subjects. His forthcoming book, “Media Moguls of India,” is expected to be published in 2025. Dr. Batra’s deep personal insights and network connections continue to influence and shape the media industry.